WATCH: Dolphins cheerleaders go full Flamenco ahead of Madrid game

The Miami Dolphins landed in Madrid ready for Sunday’s historic NFL regular-season debut in Spain, but it didn’t take long for the team’s cheerleaders to embrace the local culture in the most Spanish way possible.

“When in Spain!” - Dolphins cheerleaders try Flamenco in Madrid

On Friday, the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders posted a TikTok that quickly gained traction, showing the squad learning flamenco steps from local dancers.

In the video, the cheerleaders mimic traditional arm flourishes, footwork, and rhythmic claps, laughing through the learning curve as a Spanish instructor leads them. It’s exactly the type of cultural crossover the NFL hoped for when it brought a marquee matchup to Spain for the first time.

A full day of fan events on Saturday

The Dolphins will face the Washington Commanders on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. local time (9:30 a.m. ET), but the fans in Madrid won’t have to wait until kickoff to feel the Dolphins’ presence. Plaza de España will host a full slate of events on Saturday, with appearances, giveaways, mascot shenanigans, celebrity cameos, and even more flamenco later in the evening.

Here’s the full schedule:

ALL DAY: Take photos with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, win game tickets and prizes, and participate in football challenges in the Fan Zone.

12:00: Dolphins Aqua Bus Tour #1 (First come, first serve, 50-person capacity)

12:15: Live interview with Dolphins legend Dan Marino

1:00: Cheerleaders performance, T-shirt toss & games with TD the mascot

1:30: Grizi Huddle live podcast taping featuring Antoine Griezmann & Rubén Ibeas

2:30: Local La Liga mascots visit the fan zone for photos and on-stage fun

3:00: Dolphins Aqua Bus Tour #2

3:15: Live painting on stage

4:00: Fútbol Meets Football with La Liga

4:15: Learn Dolphins traditions & trivia (prizes available)

5:00: Mascot mayhem: TD meets Isidro from the Madrid Bravos

5:45: Live drawing for game tickets courtesy of Foster’s Hollywood

6:00: Dolphins Aqua Bus Tour #3

6:30: Tailgate Games Challenge

7:00: Premium prize giveaway (must be present at Plaza de España to win)

7:05: Another cheerleader performance + T-shirt toss + TD on stage

9:00: Live flamenco performance with dancers and live musicians

Between flamenco lessons, Dolphins-branded aqua bus tours, and Dan Marino taking the stage in the middle of Madrid, Saturday is shaping up to be one of the most culturally blended NFL fan events ever hosted abroad.

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